The Welsh Terrier, also known as the Old English Terrier, the Black-and-Tan Wire Haired Terrier, the Old English Wire Haired Black-and-Tan Terrier and the Welsh Black-and-Tan Rough-Coated Terrier, is thought to be a very old breed based upon paintings and pictures from long ago. He was (and continues to be) used in Wales to flush otter, badger, marten and fox. All terrier through and through, the Welsh Terrier is fearless, lively and game, but he may be better mannered, easier to handle and less quarrelsome than some other terrier breeds. Welsh Terriers can be a bit difficult to housetrain. They do enjoy chasing small animals so should be supervised during social outings. The American Kennel Club first recognized the Welsh Terrier in 1888. It is a member of the AKC’s Terrier Group.
The mature Welsh Terrier stands 15 to 15½ inches at the withers and typically weighs about 20 pounds. Its double coat is hard, wiry and dense. It is black and a deep reddish tan and should be hand-stripped or plucked several times a year. The Welsh Terrier is often confused with the Lakeland Terrier; however, the Welsh has a broader head and different coloration. He actually looks more like a small Airedale Terrier.
The Welsh Terrier has changed little in coat, color or characteristics over the centuries. The breed was developed in Wales as a sporting dog particularly well-suited to “go to earth” to hunt otter, marten, fox and badger in their lairs. His legs are sufficiently long to let him keep up with a hunter on horseback and a pack of hounds, and he is tenacious enough to corner and kill badger in their den without
Welsh Terriers look like miniature Airedales at first glance, but once you get to know this breed, you realize they have a personality all their own. Welshies are full of energy and maintain that classic spunky terrier attitude, but they are also a bit more sensible and with a different set of priorities than other terriers. Welshies are party dogs – they just want to have fun. They don't see the sense in picking fights
The Welsh Terrier is often described as a miniature Airedale Terrier with a compact body and a wiry coat. The long head is rectangular and sports a beard, mustache and bushy eyebrows. The square muzzle is strong and the teeth may meet in a level or scissors bite. The eyes are small, almond-shaped and darkly colored. The topline is level and the neck is moderately long and thick. The feat are round, like those of
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